Francis S. White

Francis Shelley "Frank" White (March 13, 1847 – August 1, 1922) was a U.S. senator from the state of Alabama. Born in Noxubee County, Mississippi, he became a lawyer and served in the Civil War. He was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives and then moved to Birmingham, Alabama to practice law. He was elected to fill the term left by the death of Joseph F. Johnston and served from May 11, 1914 to March 4, 1915. He did not run for reelection. His interment was located in Birmingham's Elmwood Cemetery.

Francis Shelley White
United States senator
from Alabama
In office
May 11, 1914 – March 3, 1915
Preceded byJoseph F. Johnston
Succeeded byOscar Underwood
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
In office
1875
1882-1883
Personal details
Born(1847-03-13)March 13, 1847
Prairie, Mississippi
DiedAugust 1, 1922(1922-08-01) (aged 75)
Birmingham, Alabama
Political partyDemocratic

References
    • United States Congress. "Francis S. White (id: W000368)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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    Party political offices
    First Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Alabama
    (Class 3)
    1914    		 Succeeded by
    Oscar Underwood
    U.S. Senate
    Preceded by
    Joseph F. Johnston    		 U.S. senator (Class 3) from Alabama
    11 May 1914 – 4 March 1915
    Served alongside: John H. Bankhead    		 Succeeded by
    Oscar Underwood


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